World Heart Day
Context:
A significant webinar was recently chaired by the Union Health Secretary focusing on promoting a healthy heart movement in India on the occasion of the World heart day.
Relevance:
GS-02 (Social Justice, Health)
World Heart Day Webinar:
- Objective: To accelerate the “Movement for Healthy Hearts” across India.
- Significance: World Heart Day serves as a global platform to address heart health concerns and emphasize preventive measures.
- Experts from the medical field, including cardiology and public health, actively engaged in the discussion.
- It propounded significant shift from a predominantly curative approach to a more preventive and promotive healthcare model.
- Cardiovascular diseases, including heart diseases, have become a substantial health challenge in India and worldwide and events like the webinar play a crucial role in raising awareness about the significance of maintaining a healthy heart and preventing heart diseases.
- World Heart Day provides a platform to address the growing concerns surrounding heart health and inspire a movement for change.
- Empowering individuals with knowledge and guidance from healthcare providers is crucial in fostering a healthier and heart-conscious society.
